MARDAN: Police have resolved the high-profile double murder of a Sikh couple in Baboo Mohalla, Mardan, by arresting a serving police constable who allegedly committed the killings due to a personal grievance stemming from his transfer from a gurdwara security assignment.
Press Conference Details
Addressing a press conference, District Police Officer (DPO) Mardan, Masood Ahmad Bangash, stated that the suspect, identified as police constable Sher Shah, was apprehended within 24 hours of the incident following an intensive investigation. Senior police officials, including Maria Mustafa, attended the briefing.
Crime Details
According to police, the accused allegedly shot dead Jagannath, a sevadar (caretaker) at a local gurdwara, and his wife, Asawanti, at their residence in Baboo Mohalla on Wednesday.
Investigation Process
The DPO explained that investigators collected evidence from the crime scene and analyzed CCTV footage, mobile phone records, and other technical data to identify and trace the suspect. Preliminary findings indicate that Sher Shah had previously been posted at the gurdwara but was transferred around three years ago.
